The 52-room Ocean Palms Beach Resort offers suites and studios with tropical style and sea-washed furnishings. This mid-range hotel in the Carlsbad Village is situated across the street from the beach and provides beach towels, boogie boards, surf boards, and lounge chairs for guests to borrow. Guests typically appreciate the beautiful, peaceful grounds -- including a lovely outdoor pool and hot tub area, putting green, fire pits, and barbecue grills. There’s no restaurant on-site, but all rooms are equipped with dining areas and full kitchens for in-room cooking, plus a free continental breakfast is served daily. Other conveniences include laundry facilities, a small (but dated) fitness center, and a snack and gift shop. Wi-Fi is free throughout but parking can be an issue as the lot is small. Travelers might also want to consider the comparable Tamarack Beach Resort.
The 52-room Ocean Palms Beach Resort offers suites and studios with tropical style and sea-washed furnishings. This mid-range hotel in the Carlsbad Village is situated across the street from the beach and provides beach towels, boogie boards, surf boards, and lounge chairs for guests to borrow. Guests typically appreciate the beautiful, peaceful grounds -- including a lovely outdoor pool and hot tub area, putting green, fire pits, and barbecue grills. There’s no restaurant on-site, but all rooms are equipped with dining areas and full kitchens for in-room cooking, plus a free continental breakfast is served daily. Other conveniences include laundry facilities, a small (but dated) fitness center, and a snack and gift shop. Wi-Fi is free throughout but parking can be an issue as the lot is small. Travelers might also want to consider the comparable Tamarack Beach Resort.
A sleek lobby, a quality restaurant, a popular rooftop lounge with views of Petco Park, and the street-level Latitude Lounge make this 306-room Marriott in the hip Gaslamp Quarter quite a bit more happening than your average chain hotel. But the rooms, while comfortable, feel somewhat bland and generic. The Hard Rock Hotel around the corner offers more stylish rooms at a slightly higher price point.
A sleek lobby, a quality restaurant, a popular rooftop lounge with views of Petco Park, and the street-level Latitude Lounge make this 306-room Marriott in the hip Gaslamp Quarter quite a bit more happening than your average chain hotel. But the rooms, while comfortable, feel somewhat bland and generic. The Hard Rock Hotel around the corner offers more stylish rooms at a slightly higher price point.
Leisure travelers looking for a modern boutique hotel with a cool, beachy vibe and easy access to the Pacific Ocean may want to consider Tower23 Hotel. Rooms range from standard "pads" to suites; many have balconies and at least partial ocean views. Potential guests may want to take note that rooms surrounding the upper courtyard are loud at times, as the spot attracts both hotel guests and non-guests alike. There's no need for a car for those looking to primarily explore the immediate neighborhood of Pacific Beach, with its many restaurants, surf shops, activities, and pier. The hotel also loans out bikes, which are great for exploring the beach path out back. The hotel is often sold out on weekends, despite its hefty price tag. Travelers might also want to check out the Pacific Terrace Hotel.
Leisure travelers looking for a modern boutique hotel with a cool, beachy vibe and easy access to the Pacific Ocean may want to consider Tower23 Hotel. Rooms range from standard "pads" to suites; many have balconies and at least partial ocean views. Potential guests may want to take note that rooms surrounding the upper courtyard are loud at times, as the spot attracts both hotel guests and non-guests alike. There's no need for a car for those looking to primarily explore the immediate neighborhood of Pacific Beach, with its many restaurants, surf shops, activities, and pier. The hotel also loans out bikes, which are great for exploring the beach path out back. The hotel is often sold out on weekends, despite its hefty price tag. Travelers might also want to check out the Pacific Terrace Hotel.
With a waterfront location on the Oakland Estuary, Executive Inn and Suites offers scenic views throughout the property. The mid-range, chain hotel has 143 comfortable rooms with an attractive nautical theme and conveniences like mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel provides a free breakfast including hot items, and there’s also a lounge where guests can order drinks and dinner in the evenings. A free shuttle to the airport (as well as a few other locations) is a nice bonus, but the outdoor pool with water views takes the cake. Rates here are slightly higher than the neighboring Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel, which shares the Executive Inn's pool, though the Executive Inn's rooms are a bit more attractive
With a waterfront location on the Oakland Estuary, Executive Inn and Suites offers scenic views throughout the property. The mid-range, chain hotel has 143 comfortable rooms with an attractive nautical theme and conveniences like mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel provides a free breakfast including hot items, and there’s also a lounge where guests can order drinks and dinner in the evenings. A free shuttle to the airport (as well as a few other locations) is a nice bonus, but the outdoor pool with water views takes the cake. Rates here are slightly higher than the neighboring Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel, which shares the Executive Inn's pool, though the Executive Inn's rooms are a bit more attractive
The two-floor, mid-range 50-room PB Surf Beachside Inn, situated about a block from Pacific Beach, provides petite rooms and the bare essentials for the traveler uninterested in staying indoors. It's a motel-style property, but rooms have modern, Ikea-esque style. They lack ocean views -- for that, guests can head to the rooftop patio, or walk to the sand. The inn doesn't have many features on-site, but guests can access a pool at a nearby sister hotel. Just note that parking is limited.
The two-floor, mid-range 50-room PB Surf Beachside Inn, situated about a block from Pacific Beach, provides petite rooms and the bare essentials for the traveler uninterested in staying indoors. It's a motel-style property, but rooms have modern, Ikea-esque style. They lack ocean views -- for that, guests can head to the rooftop patio, or walk to the sand. The inn doesn't have many features on-site, but guests can access a pool at a nearby sister hotel. Just note that parking is limited.
The Agave Inn is small roadside motel that's had a hip makeover, which turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs. Wi-Fi and a simple grab-and-go continental breakfast are free, but there is nowhere to sit and eat, nor are there any other facilities to speak of. Direct outdoor room entry from the parking lot makes the noise on busy State Street somewhat of an issue. Leisure travelers on a budget might also consider the Sandpiper Lodge down the street, which lacks the personality here, but has a small outdoor pool.
The Agave Inn is small roadside motel that's had a hip makeover, which turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs. Wi-Fi and a simple grab-and-go continental breakfast are free, but there is nowhere to sit and eat, nor are there any other facilities to speak of. Direct outdoor room entry from the parking lot makes the noise on busy State Street somewhat of an issue. Leisure travelers on a budget might also consider the Sandpiper Lodge down the street, which lacks the personality here, but has a small outdoor pool.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Quail Lodge & Golf Club is an appealing option for golfers, corporate groups, and other travelers seeking a picturesque setting close to downtown Carmel. Its 77 guest rooms are spacious and well-equipped, and have attractive -- and high quality -- contemporary decor. All units feature patios, and contain flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, Keurig coffeemakers, bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and tubs, and free Wi-Fi, and many boast gas fireplaces. Features are extensive, with an outdoor pool, golf and tennis courts, a fitness center, and a full-service restaurant and bar, where breakfast is free, but limited. Travelers looking to stay downtown can consider the Candlelight Inn.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Quail Lodge & Golf Club is an appealing option for golfers, corporate groups, and other travelers seeking a picturesque setting close to downtown Carmel. Its 77 guest rooms are spacious and well-equipped, and have attractive -- and high quality -- contemporary decor. All units feature patios, and contain flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, Keurig coffeemakers, bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and tubs, and free Wi-Fi, and many boast gas fireplaces. Features are extensive, with an outdoor pool, golf and tennis courts, a fitness center, and a full-service restaurant and bar, where breakfast is free, but limited. Travelers looking to stay downtown can consider the Candlelight Inn.
The 233-room Allure Resort is located right in the heart of Orlando, on the attractions-packed International Drive. It's part of an eight-hotel group that looks pleasant enough, but often doesn't deliver. Maintenance issues and a generally forgotten-about approach to everything from rooms to features are hard to overlook, even with the hotel's big pool and rock-bottom rates. Rooms look pleasant enough, with light tones and wood accents, but are often short on supplies such as towels and pillows and some come with broken appliances. Hidden fees for standard amenities such as Wi-Fi and shuttles, a lack of secure parking, and the buffet breakfast are also disappointing. For a hotel without hidden fees and an overall better experience, try Rosen Inn International instead, which has similar rates.
The 233-room Allure Resort is located right in the heart of Orlando, on the attractions-packed International Drive. It's part of an eight-hotel group that looks pleasant enough, but often doesn't deliver. Maintenance issues and a generally forgotten-about approach to everything from rooms to features are hard to overlook, even with the hotel's big pool and rock-bottom rates. Rooms look pleasant enough, with light tones and wood accents, but are often short on supplies such as towels and pillows and some come with broken appliances. Hidden fees for standard amenities such as Wi-Fi and shuttles, a lack of secure parking, and the buffet breakfast are also disappointing. For a hotel without hidden fees and an overall better experience, try Rosen Inn International instead, which has similar rates.
Located just south of Hollywood Boulevard, Dream Hollywood is a trendy, four-pearl property with plenty of high-style flourishes. The hotel’s 178 rooms and suites are luxe and contemporary, decked out with Smart TVs, iPads, and lavish minibars. But most guests aren't drawn to the property for its rooms, rather they come for the fun nightlife scene thanks to its popular bars, nightclubs, and restaurants attracting a glam crowd of locals along with guests. A large gym and rooftop pool round out the on-site features. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities with W Hollywood, which has a similar party-centric vibe and stylishly modern rooms.
Located just south of Hollywood Boulevard, Dream Hollywood is a trendy, four-pearl property with plenty of high-style flourishes. The hotel’s 178 rooms and suites are luxe and contemporary, decked out with Smart TVs, iPads, and lavish minibars. But most guests aren't drawn to the property for its rooms, rather they come for the fun nightlife scene thanks to its popular bars, nightclubs, and restaurants attracting a glam crowd of locals along with guests. A large gym and rooftop pool round out the on-site features. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities with W Hollywood, which has a similar party-centric vibe and stylishly modern rooms.
The 7 Springs Inn & Suites is a clean, playful budget property with a retro, mid-century modern feel, outdoor lounge space, and large rooms. The hotel's outdoor area is a highlight, with a courtyard and landscaped yard featuring a small pool, a big whirlpool, BBQ grills, lounge and dining areas, and even a fire pit. That's about it for amenities, though: There's no restaurant, bar, or gym. The hotel's 52 guest rooms tend to be roomy with funky decor and functional amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites add full kitchens, plus extras like dining space, living areas, or balconies. The hotel is just a block from Palm Canyon Drive and within a 10-minute walk of downtown restaurants and shopping. Not keen on retro decor? The Alcazar Palm Springs offers a chicer look, but tends to be pricier.
The 7 Springs Inn & Suites is a clean, playful budget property with a retro, mid-century modern feel, outdoor lounge space, and large rooms. The hotel's outdoor area is a highlight, with a courtyard and landscaped yard featuring a small pool, a big whirlpool, BBQ grills, lounge and dining areas, and even a fire pit. That's about it for amenities, though: There's no restaurant, bar, or gym. The hotel's 52 guest rooms tend to be roomy with funky decor and functional amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites add full kitchens, plus extras like dining space, living areas, or balconies. The hotel is just a block from Palm Canyon Drive and within a 10-minute walk of downtown restaurants and shopping. Not keen on retro decor? The Alcazar Palm Springs offers a chicer look, but tends to be pricier.